About the Maine Library Association

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Our Mission

The mission of the Maine Library Association is to promote and enhance the value of Maine libraries and librarianship, to foster cooperation among those who work in and for Maine libraries, and to provide leadership in ensuring that information is accessible to all citizens from their libraries. The Council may adopt and publicize positions on issues and legislation affecting libraries.

Objectives

• Advocates for Maine libraries and encourages their growth and development
• Provides opportunities for continuing education, workshops, or conferences of members
• Provides tools and mechanisms for members to exchange ideas and meet
• Serves as a source of information about trends and issues
• Works in partnership with non-library and library groups and organizations that also serve our membership
• Encourages and fosters a spirit of cooperation among all who work in libraries.

Learn more about MLA Membership

MLA Council Officers & Members

To view a a listing of our current officers and members, please view the 'Contact' page.

Committees

Bylaws

Resolutions

Board Meetings

The Maine Library Association Council meets every other month except during the summer. All meetings are open to the membership. Meetings are usually at the Maine State Library on Fridays, 9:30am-12:00pm or other locations to be announced.

View our meetings calender to view upcoming meetings.